W.A.Y.S Grant Transfer Coordinator Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

W.A.Y.S Grant Transfer Coordinator 
Salary See Position Description Location Selma, AL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 05793 College/Division WCCS-501120-Title III Opening Date 05/23/2025 Closing Date 6/1/2025 12:00 AM Central Campus Location Wallace Community College Selma

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Position Summary W.A.Y.

S Transfer Coordinator Salary Schedule:

 L1 Title III Grant- Grant Funded. ($45,000.00). Continued employment is contingent upon grant funding. This is a non-tenure track position Non-Probationary Status cannot be obtained.

Scope of Responsibilities:

 Assist with the development and management of the career center for the W.A.Y.S grant. Essential Duties and Responsibilities In addition to adhering to the general guidelines as specified by the Faculty/Staff Handbook, the W.A.Y.S Project Director, the Dean of Students, the President, and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, responsibilities include the following: Assist with the development and management of the career center,
Support students from enrollment through graduation,
Schedule, plan and implement transfer seminars for students,
In conjunction with Student Support Services, plan and coordinate transfer trips and cultural events in or out of the state that will enhance student’s exposure,
Schedule and plan an annual college fair,
Meet with transfer students during the second year of enrollment,
Meet with student advisees a minimum of three times per semester,
Monitor students’ grades through Dropout Detective, Counsel and advise students via in-person, phone, email, text, and video conferencing,
Resolve problems by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers, and alternative solutions; implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems,
Follow up to ensure the resolution of each issue,
Re-enroll students by focusing on outreach and retention efforts,
Work collaboratively with other departments and services across the college to understand processes, systems, and services, and reslove student issues,
Work closely with campus staff to address student issues,
Closely track students’ progress, through communication and analytics, for each academic term to ensure class attendance and academic progress,
Promote a culture of student transfer utilizing innovative methods,
Track student transfer data and contribute to annual reports,
Perform any other duties assigned by the Title III Project Director, the Dean of Students, and the President.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in counseling or related field from a regionally accredited institution,
Demonstrated experience working with first-generation, low-income students,
Effective/excellent oral and written communication skills,
The ability of effectively plan and organize work,
Knowledge of secondary and higher education organizational structure.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master’s Degree,
Effective written and oral communication skills,
Ability to organize and work independently,
Effective interpersonal skills,
An understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy and mission of the two-year Alabama Community College System.